Network Rail and its supply chain have created a series of guidance notes to help you meet minimum requirements in relation to managing sustainability risks and improving environmental and social performance. See the full list below.
If you are unable to find the guidance you are looking for please contact EnvironmentandSustainability@networkrail.co.uk.
| Topic | Reference | Title | Document Type | Issue Date | Version |
| Biodiversity | NR/GN/ESD24a | Licence A08 to control wildbirds(England) – Part a | Guidance Note | Jul-19 | 1 |
| Biodiversity | NR/GN/ESD24b | Licence Application Form – Part b | Guidance Note | May-18 | 1 |
| Biodiversity | NR/GN/ESD27 | Schedule 1 bird guidance | Guidance Note | Jul-19 | 1 |
| Biodiversity | NR/GN/ESD28 | Reporting form for licences 19-01 GL35 and A08 | Guidance Note | Sep-19 | 1 |
| Biodiversity | NR/GN/ESD29 | Breeding bird & nest check form | Guidance Note | Mar-20 | 6 |
| Biodiversity | NR/GN/ESD31 | Legally working around birds (England) | Guidance Note | Jul-19 | 1 |
| Biodiversity | NR/GN/ESD35 | Japanese Knotweed | Guidance Note | Jul-21 | 2 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD01 | Waste Management | Guidance Note | Feb-18 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD02 | Waste: Route Services Supply Chain Operations | Guidance Note | Feb-18 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD03 | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | Guidance Note | Nov-18 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD04 | Pollution Prevention (Land & Water) | Guidance Note | Feb-18 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD06 | Responsibly Sourced Timber | Guidance Note | Feb-18 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD09 | Sustainability Assessment Schemes | Guidance Note | May-18 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD10 | Noise Nuisance and Disturbance | Guidance Note | Apr-18 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD25 | Guidance on Best Practicable Means (BPM) for the control of noise and vibration | Guidance Note | Nov-19 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD26 | Minimising impact of artificial lighting on people and wildlife | Guidance Note | Feb-20 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD12 | Aspect & Impacts | Guidance Note | Jan-18 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD34 | Environmental Incidents & Close Calls | Guidance Note | Nov-20 | 2 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD36 | Environment & Social Minimum Requirements – Deliverables | Guidance Note | Nov-21 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD37 | Contaminated Land | Guidance Note | Apr-21 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD38 | Contaminated Land Technical Manual | Technical Manual | Nov-21 | 1 |
| Environment | NR/GN/ESD39 | Environmental Permits, Licences, and Consents | Guidance Note | Apr-21 | 2 |
| Environment | ENV/GN/043 | Oak Processionary Moth – decision flow chart | Guidance Note | May-24 | 1 |
| Energy & Carbon | NR/GN/ESD07 | Managing Whole Life Carbon in Infrastructure | Guidance Note | Feb-22 | 2 |
| Energy & Carbon | NR/GN/ESD40 | Shadow Carbon Pricing in Network Rail | Guidance Note | Dec-21 | 1 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD13 | Being a Caring Neighbour | Guidance Note | Apr-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD14 | Connecting Communities with the Environment | Guidance Note | Apr-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD15 | Creating Engaged Employees | Guidance Note | Apr-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD16 | Positive Industry Partnerships | Guidance Note | Apr-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD17 | Inspiring Tomorrow’s Workforce | Guidance Note | Apr-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD18 | Keeping Communities Safe | Guidance Note | Apr-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD19 | Making Rail a Great Experience | Guidance Note | Apr-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD20 | Making Travel Accessible | Guidance Note | May-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD21 | Respecting Cultural Heritage and Rail History | Guidance Note | Mar-22 | 2 |
| Social Performance & Social Value | NR/GN/ESD22 | Supporting Britain’s Economic Development | Guidance Note | Apr-22 | 2 |
| Weather Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation | NR/GN/ESD23 | Climate Change Projections | Guidance Note | Feb-21 | 3 |
| Weather Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation | NR/GN/ESD11 | Weather resilience & climate change impact assessment | Guidance Note | Oct-21 | 4 |
| Weather Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation | NR/GN/ESD41 | Adaptation Pathways Methodology | Guidance Note | Aug-24 | 2 |
